Dillon Francis

Dillon Francis

Dillon Francis' recent #1 EP This Mixtape is Fire (his first time snaring the top spot of the Billboard Dance/Electronic chart), signals new heights climbed and conquered for the talented artist/producer/DJ. The lively follow-up to his acclaimed 2014 full length album debut, Money Sucks, Friends Rule, has been hailed as a star-studded offering (High-profile guests include Calvin Harris on "What's Your Name," Skrillex on "Bun Up the Dance," Chromeo on "Lies," as well as appearances by Bro Safari, Kygo, James Hersey, and others) marking an inspired return to Francis' Moombahton roots. But the affable Dillon says he's always been passionate about keeping his influences within reach. "I don't think I ever left Moombahton; if you listen to the album (Money Sucks, Friends Rule), you can hear it in places there. For this EP, I went through a bunch of old records - like what Munchi was doing and I was doing - and maybe reincarnated a bit the sound from around 'Bootleg Fireworks' (Burning Up, his 2012 offering.) But I'm always trying to mix it up. I'm never going to forget my roots just like I would never do an entire album that was straight Moombahton. This was just a fun record to make. Anyone who follows my career knows I thrive on surprises."